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What should Christians remember about the phrase 'It is finished'?

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Christians should remember it signifies the completion of their salvation and the assurance that they are complete in Him.

The phrase 'It is finished' serves as a comforting reminder for Christians that their salvation is secured in Christ's completed work. This declaration assures believers that they are not to strive for righteousness on their own but to rest in the finished work of Jesus. They are reminded that Christ has undertaken every requirement of the law and every aspect of God’s justice on their behalf. Furthermore, this phrase highlights the danger of adding personal works or merit to Christ's atonement—any attempt to do so detracts from its sufficiency. Instead, believers are called to lay down their burdens and trust fully in the perfect sufficiency of Christ's redemptive work.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Romans 8, Galatians 2:21

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